RTXA5000-8Q vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RTXA5000-8Q is positioned at rank #295 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-8Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

99%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

#280

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7499%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#297

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

99%

#299

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

98%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

98%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 167.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTXA5000-8Q.

Insight	RTXA5000-8Q	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-167.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+167.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTXA5000-8Q and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTXA5000-8Q scores 4,916 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 167.9%. The RTXA5000-8Q is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 256 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	RTXA5000-8Q	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	4,916	13,170+168%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	8192+129%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	27.77 TFLOPS+118%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1695 MHz	1777 MHz+5%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	256+129%	112
L1 Cache	8 MB+129%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	64+129%	28
Tensor Cores	256+129%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTXA5000-8Q	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTXA5000-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTXA5000-8Q	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-8Q draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.